Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568–1625)
Jan Brueghel the Elder is a Flemish artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $205,068.
A work by Jan Brueghel the Elder sold in 2025 for $952,996, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Brueghel the Elder work is $205,068.
The median Jan Brueghel the Elder painting sells for $300,345 across 28 lots.
The median Jan Brueghel the Elder work on paper sells for $35,560 across 7 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $300,345 | $2.4M | 84.8% | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $35,560 | $378,000 | 77.8% | 2026-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 32 | $516,570 | $6.9M | — | 2025-12-03 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $92,125–$633,071 | $319,516 | $1.7M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $8,979–$71,948 | $35,560 | $378,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $2.4M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $378,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $83,501 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan Brueghel the Elder worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Brueghel the Elder work is $205,068. The median Jan Brueghel the Elder painting sells for $300,345 across 28 lots. The median Jan Brueghel the Elder work on paper sells for $35,560 across 7 lots.
What is the average price of a Jan Brueghel the Elder painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Brueghel the Elder painting is $300,345.
What is Jan Brueghel the Elder's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Brueghel the Elder painting is $2,430,994.
What is the average price of a small Jan Brueghel the Elder painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan Brueghel the Elder painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $319,516, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Jan Brueghel the Elder's auction record?
Jan Brueghel the Elder's auction record is $6,931,237, set in 2008.
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